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English 10R Of Mice and Men vocabulary

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imperiouslyadj. 1. Arrogantly domineering or overbearing
pantomimenoun 1. the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech.
contemplatedverb (used with object) 1. to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.
reluctantlyadj. 1. Unwilling; disinclined: reluctant to help
dejectedlyadj. Being in low spirits; depressed.
mimickingTo copy or imitate closely, especially in speech, expression, and gesture; ape
anguishedadjective 1. feeling, showing, or accompanied by anguish (noun 1. excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain: the anguish of grief)
recumbentadj. 1. Lying down, especially in a position of comfort or rest; reclining.
ashamedlyadjective 1. feeling shame; distressed or embarrassed by feelings of guilt, foolishness, or disgrace
gesturedn. 1. A motion of the limbs or body made to express or help express thought or to emphasize speech.
skepticallydoubtfully
mollifyto set at ease to soothe
ominouslyforeboding, feeling of evil or danger
derogatorynegative commentary
plaintivelycomplaining
contortedtwist and bend
apprehensiveunsure
profoundintellectual, depth to it or insight
complacentlylazily
precedeto be ahead, comes before
concealinghiding
subduedcalmed
impressivelydone well
entrancedenthralled, to fill with delight or wonder; enrapture
reprehensibleadj. Deserving rebuke or censure; blameworthy
bemuseddeep in thought, preoccupied
allusionnoun 1. a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication
foreshadowingTo present an indication or a suggestion of beforehand; presage
maulto attack
disarmingadj. Tending to allay suspicion or hostility; winning favor or confidence
persuasiveconvincing
sullensulky, morose, brood
contmeptouslyscornfully (with hate)
indignationanger approved by meaness or rudenss towards you
appraiseevaluate "size up" or estimate
consoleto comfort
confideto trust in someone
writheto twist
bewilderedshocked
sulkilysullenly
sniveledcheated
retortto reply or snap at someone verbally
belligerentlydefiantly
monotonoustrite, dull or boring, repetitve
quiverto shake



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